Aikya is an independent, employee-owned, investment management company that specialises in Emerging Markets equities. Aikya is supported by Pinnacle Investments (ASX:PNI), a fund management firm with US$40B AUM. We aim to generate healthy long-term returns with a focus on downside-risk protection. We do so by investing with great businesses run by outstanding stewards who have grown cash flows, navigated a few economic cycles, and demonstrated fairness to all stakeholders. The name Aikya means oneness in Sanskrit, which reflects our belief that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations are integral to the investment process. Every company in Aikya's portfolio has an engagement agenda, which we actively pursue with the management.